Client Advocate / Peer Support (Catawba)
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), 1906 Hwy 521 By-Pass South, Lancaster, SC 29720 Under the direct supervision of an assigned Mental Health Professional, the Client Advocate will provide evidenced based services within the CCMHC catchment area. The Client Advocate will interview and investigate clients, their families and agency staff to determine if client's needs and human rights are being met. Will conduct investigations and prepare recommendations for problems within the program/facility. Assist clients in gaining information and support from the community as clients transition to independent living.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience.
- Lived experience and a personal recovery story specific to primary mental illness.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
- Health care or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services through coaching mentoring and consultation to the patient to promote recovery, self-advocacy and self-direction. Promote wellness management strategies, which include delivering manualized interventions, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or Illness Management and Recovery. Assist patients in developing Psychiatric Advanced Directives. Model recovery values, attitudes, beliefs and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience.
- Maintain medical records documentation standards with QA, OMH and CARF policies and procedures. Document services collaboratively with the patient as appropriate.
- Provide consultation to CCMHC members to assist in understanding recovery and the role of the Client Advocate, promoting a culture in which patients' points of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment.
- Serve as an active member of the patient's treatment team, which includes facilitating the IPOC process for patients assigned to them. Regularly participate in the daily team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Ensure at least a monthly staffing of each patient that they serve.
- Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, and SCDBHDD-OMH and Center policies and Procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
